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GUIDE TO GRADUATION
B.S. in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
www.ubalt.edu/entrepreneurship
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
SPECIALIZATION
Effective Fall 2014
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The Merrick School of Business is committed to providing the
guidance and support you need to complete your program in a timely
manner. This Guide to Graduation provides the in-depth information
necessary to assist you in planning your undergraduate academic career.
It contains a complete checklist of required courses and a suggested
plan of study, as well as detailed course information, including course
prerequisites and projected course offerings.
While this information will be helpful to you, you should also contact
the Merrick Advising Center. The advisers are there to assist you in
planning your program plan of study and to answer any questions that
you may have. Advisers are available during the day and the evening.
Students in the online programs and who do not have access to the
campus will be advised electronically. All new students are required
to meet with an adviser prior to registering for their ?rst semester to
receive a personalized program plan of study.
Although your academic adviser will assist you in planning your program,
it is ultimately your responsibility to complete the degree requirements
and acquaint yourself with the University’s academic policies.
Merrick School of Business Code of Conduct
The Merrick School of Business offers a student-centered education, in
which degree candidates must take primary responsibility for their own
learning. Our faculty promotes high academic standards that enable
engaged and curious students from diverse backgrounds to maximize
their chances of career success. In a global economy that is increasingly
uncertain, a School of Business degree stands for a commitment
to lifelong learning, rigorous thinking, and professional, ethical and
civil behavior. These attributes are valued by employers, customers,
investors, and other stakeholders in the local, national, and global
marketplaces. For the complete Merrick School of Business Code of
Conduct please visit: www.ubalt.edu/merrickconduct. Also visit www.
ubalt.edu/campus-life/student-handbook to review the University’s
Academic Integrity Policy.
CONTACT INFO:
Merrick Advising Center
Business Center Room 142
410.837.4944
www.ubalt.edu/merrickadvising
Jackie Lewis
Senior Academic Adviser
[email protected]
Michael Swaby-Rowe
Academic Adviser
[email protected]
Dawn Taylor
Academic Adviser
[email protected]
Of?ce of Records and
Registration
www.ubalt.edu/records
Of?ce of Financial Aid
www.ubalt.edu/?nancialaid
Bursar’s Of?ce
www.ubalt.edu/bursar
Achievement and
Learning Center
www.ubalt.edu/alc
Career Center
www.ubalt.edu/careercenter
Call to schedule your advising
appointment today!
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PROGRAM CHECKLIST Effective Fall 2014
B.S. in Business Administration-Entrepreneurship Specialization
Name: Student ID Number: Semester:
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS UB COURSE CREDITS TRANSFERRED. UB
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (34-37 CREDITS)
First-Year Seminar: Intro to Univ. Learning [PPS](only for UB freshmen) IDIS 101 3
Arts [GIK/HAT] 3
English Composition [COM] 3
English [GIK/HAT] 3
History or Philosophy [GIK/HAT] 3
Natural Science 1 [QQT] 3
Natural Science 2 (with lab) [QQT] 4
Social Science 1 (other than ECON) [GIK] 3
Sophomore Seminar [CTE]/Info Literacy
2
UNIV 203/INFO 110 6
Ethical Issues in Business and Society [CTE] IDIS 302 3
Advanced Expository Writing(by 2nd semester) [COM] WRIT 300 3
BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS
LOWER-DIVISION BUSINESS CORE (24 Credits)
Introduction to Financial Accounting ACCT 201 3
Introduction to Managerial Accounting ACCT 202 3
Business Law I BULA 151 3
Oral Communications [COM] CMAT 201/303 3
The Economic Way of Thinking [QQT] ECON 200 3
College Algebra [QQT] MATH 111 3
Introductory Statistics [QQT/PPS] MATH 115 3
Statistical Data Analysis OPRE 202 3
UPPER-DIVISION BUSINESS CORE (31 Credits)
Managerial Economics ECON 305 3
Financial Management FIN 331 3
Management Information Systems [CTE] INSS 300 3
Management & Organizational Behavior MGMT 301 3
Global Business Environment MGMT 302 3
Human Resource Management MGMT 315 3
Personal & Professional Skill for Business
2
MGMT 330 1
Process & Operations Management MGMT 339 3
Marketing Management MKTG 301 3
Business Application of Decision Science OPRE 315 3
Strategic Management (Capstone taken in ?nal semester) MGMT 475 3
ENTREPRENEURSHIP REQUIREMENTS (15 credits)
The Entrepreneurial Experience ENTR 300 3
Opportunity Assessment & Development ENTR 320 3
Entrepreneurial Org., Planning & Implementation ENTR 450 3
Approved ENTR Elective (See Guide to Graduation) 3
Approved ENTR Elective (See Guide to Graduation) 3
Number of electives required to meet 120 credits _____________
Total Transfer Credits: ____ Total Credits Required: ____ Total Credits Earned: ____ Minimum of 120 credits
1. Please refer to the UB General Education Requirements sheet for a complete list of general education course options.
2. Students transferring with less than 45 credits are required to take UNIV 203, which must be taken concurrently with INFO 110. Students who take UNIV 203 are not required to take MGMT 330. Students transferring with more than 45 credits satisfy this requirement with INSS 300 and are
therefore not required to take UNIV 203 or INFO 110.
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GUIDE TO GRADUATION
B.S. in Business Administration-Entrepreneurship Specialization
Below is an example plan of study for the B.S. in Business Administration program with an Entrepreneurship specialization. This is meant to
act as a guide, but need not be followed in the same order for every student. Part-time students and those students transferring in credits
from another university or college will need to adjust their plan accordingly. This plan does not account for courses taken during summer
sessions. Students should consult with their adviser each semester prior to registration.
FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
IDIS 101 Applied Learning & Study Skills
DVMA or MATH 111 College Algebra
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
CMAT 201 Communicating Effectively
WRIT 101 College Composition
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
ACCT 201 Intro to Financial Accounting
BULA 151 Business Law
INFO 110 Intro to Information Literacy
MATH 115 Introductory Statistics
UNIV 203 Sophomore Seminar
ACCT 202 Intro to Managerial Accounting
ECON 200 Economic Way of Thinking
OPRE 202 Statistical Data Analysis
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
ENTR 300 The Entrepreneurial Experience
MKTG 300 Marketing Management
MGMT 315 Human Resource Management
MGMT 330 Personal & Professional Skills for Business
WRIT 300 Advanced Expository Writing
FIN 331 Financial Management
MGMT 301 Management and Organizational Behavior
MGMT 302 Global Business Environment
OPRE 315 Business Apps. of Decision Science
Entrepreneurship Elective
ECON 305 Managerial Economics
ENTR 320 Opportunity Assessment & Development
INSS 300 Management Information Systems
MGMT 339 Process & Operations Management
Entrepreneurship Elective
ENTR 450 Entrepreneurial Org., Planning & Implemen.
IDIS 302 Ethical Issues in Business & Society
MGMT 475 Strategic Management (Capstone)
Elective
Elective
*Be sure to apply for graduation.
Freshmen
Junior
Senior*
Sophomore
Important Student Information:
• Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
• Earn a minimum grade of “C” in all lower- and upper-division business core and specialization requirements (including business
elective requirements).
• Earn a minimum grade of “C-” in all lower-level general education requirements taken at UB and a minimum grade of C (2.0) in all
upper-level general education requirements.
• Students are limited to three attempts to successfully complete all lower- and upper-division business core and specialization
requirements.
• Apply up to 60 credits of community college work or up to 90 credits of four-year college or university work
toward degree requirements, unless an articulation agreement stipulates otherwise.
• Complete at least 30 credits at the University of Baltimore.
• PLACEMENT TESTING is required for MATH 111 College Algebra and WRIT 300 Advanced Expository Writing.
For complete information visit the following Web site: www.ubalt.edu/placement.
• Please check the current catalog for all courses that satisfy general education requirements
• The last 30 credit hours of your program must be taken at UB. To take courses outside UB toward your program, you must obtain
approval from your academic adviser.
Note: The provisions of this fact sheet are not to be regarded as a contract between the student and the University of Baltimore. The Merrick School reserves
the right to change courses, schedules, calendars, and any other provisions or requirements. Students are responsible for the selection of courses,
completion of degree requirements, and acquainting themselves with academic policies.
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PREREQUISITE COURSES
Course Course Title Course Description Prerequisite
Semesters
Offered
ACCT 201
Introduction to Financial
Accounting
A comprehensive study of basic ?nancial accounting processes applicable
to a service, merchandising and manufacturing business. An analysis of
transactions, journalizing, posting, preparation of working papers and
?nancial statements.
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
ACCT 202
Introduction to
Managerial Accounting
An introductory study of managerial accounting processes including job
order costing, process costing, cost-volume-pro?t analysis, standard costs,
activity-based costing, cost analysis, budgeting and managerial decision
making.
ACCT 201 or equivalent
with a minimum grade
of C
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
BULA 151 Business Law
A basic study of the judicial system, contracts, agency, fraud, sale of
personal property, warranties, transfer of title and legal remedies.
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
CMAT 201
Communicating
Effecively
Introduction to oral communication: interpersonal, small group and public
speaking. Emphasis on accurately transmitting information, using effective
strategies for informing and persuading, using effective communication
techniques to work with others, and feeling at ease in front of an audience.
Fall and Spring
CMAT 303
Oral Communication in
Business
Extensive practice in presentational speaking, brie?ng techniques, the
mechanics and dynamics of group meetings and the development of
interviewing, critical listening and interpersonal communication skills.
Laboratory fee required. Note: If students have already completed CMAT
201, they don’t need to complete CMAT 303.
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
ECON 200
The Economic Way of
Thinking
An economist sees the world in a unique way and is able to provide a
different perspective on many issues. This course presents the “economic
way of thinking” with an emphasis on being able to make effective decisions
in a wide variety of economic and business situations. In addition, the
“economic way of thinking” is used to understand the impact of business
and government policies and actions on our daily lives.
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
MATH 111 College Algebra
Provides students with more advanced skills required for high-level
applications of mathematics. Negative and rational exponents; functions,
their properties and operations including inverse functions; linear, quadratic,
polynomial, rational, absolute value, exponential and logarithmic functions
are explored. Students develop graphical and algebraic skills and study
applications of concepts.
Adequate placement
test score or successful
completion of DVMA 95:
Intermediate Algebra
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
MATh 115 Introductory statistics
An overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. Statistics is inherently
applied; the course emphasizes solutions to problems in a variety of applied
settings. Measures of location and variability, probability distributions,
correlation and regression, sampling and sampling distributions, hypothesis
testing and estimation with con?dence intervals for means and proportions
are explored.
Adequate score on
placement test or
successful
completion of MATH
111 or its equivalent or
successful completion of
DVMA 95: Intermediate
Algebra.
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
OPRE 202 Statistical Data Analysis
A second course in the statistical analysis of data related to business
activities with emphasis on applications in various functional areas including
accounting, ?nance, management, marketing and operations management,
among others. Topics include estimation, hypothesis testing, contingency
tables and chi-square test, analysis of variance and covariance, simple
and multiple regression analysis and correlation analysis. Computer
implementation using Excel-based statistical data analysis or other
relevant software and interpretation of results for business applications are
emphasized.
MATH 115 and basic
computer skills
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
* Summer offerings may vary
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BUSINESS CORE REQUIREMENTS
Course Course Title Course Description Prerequisite
Semesters
Offered
ECON 305 Managerial Economics
Managers and business professionals need the wide variety of tools
provided by economic theory to deal with the many complex issues facing
organizations in today’s competitive global markets. This course focuses on
the economic forces affecting the process of organizing economic activity.
The primary tools of analysis are imperfect information, transaction costs
and the voluntary pursuit of ef?ciency.
ACCT 202, ECON 200
or 3 hours of micro- or
macroeconomics, and
OPRE 202
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
FIN 331 Financial Management
An overview and understanding of fundamental principles of ?nancial
decision making and their application to internal and external problem
solving by the business enterprise. Topics include ?nancial statement
analysis and forecasting, time value of money and security valuation,
corporate capital budgeting, cost of capital and capital structure. Thematic
coverage encompasses the traditional, international and ethical dimensions
of ?nancial decision making.
ACCT 201, ECON 200
or 3 hours of micro- or
macroeconomics, and
MATH 115
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
INSS 300
Management Information
Systems
Provides a fundamental knowledge of information systems and technology
(IS&T) issues from the perspective of business professionals. This
includes information technology concepts and vocabulary, as well as
insights into IS&T applications in business organizations. Topics include
searching and extracting information to solve business problems; the
role of organizational context in IS&T effectiveness; the economic, social,
legal and ethical impacts of IS&T; the systems life cycle approach; and key
technologies such as the Internet, networking and database management
systems.
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
MGMT 301
Management and
Organizational Behavior
An exploration into the functions of management, management history,
individual behavior, interpersonal relationships in organizations, the nature of
work, values and ethics, motivation and morale, teamwork, communication
and group dynamics, leadership and supervision, and organizational structure
and culture. Course coverage includes global perspectives and signi?cant
research from the behavioral sciences.
WRIT 300
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
MGMT 302
Global Business
Environment
Enhances students’ abilities to operate successfully in today’s multicultural,
global environment. Students will gain a theoretical basis for understanding
key aspects of the global business environment, as applied to small
companies, multinational corporations, multilateral institutions and
nongovernmental organizations. Students will explore the impact of
globalization at home and abroad. Course modules aim to broaden
students’ understanding of similarities and differences among national
political economies, legal systems and sociocultural environments including
world religions, business ethics and social responsibility. Students will
survey business functions as they are applied to expand and manage
international operations.
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
MGMT 315
Human Resource
Management
An exploration of competence areas necessary for effectively dealing with
people in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on practical application of
knowledge gained in the areas of human resource planning, job analysis,
selection, training, compensation and safety/health administration. An
overview of labor management relations is provided. Course coverage
includes diversity, ethics, communication and international considerations.
CMAT 201 or
CMAT 303
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
MGMT 330
Personal and Professional
Skills for Business
Provides students with the skills necessary to advance their career
development. Strategies and practices that allow the student to successfully
interface with potential employers are explored and applied. Course modules
include business etiquette and professional behavior; appropriate use of
workplace communication techniques; written business communications; and
showcasing career building talents and skills within an organizational context.
There is a lab fee associated with this course.
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
* Summer offerings may vary
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP REQUIRED COURSES
Course Course Title Course Description Prerequisite
Semesters
Offered
ENTR 300
The Entrepreneurial
Experience
The entrepreneurial process considered as a paradigm, tracing the process
and highlighting its practical applications. Special emphasis on the creation
and initial growth phases of new ventures, with discussion of related
ethical, international and legal issues. Local entrepreneurs serve as guest
speakers. Open to all students, this course functions as a survey course as
well as the ?rst in the specialization in entrepreneurship sequence. There is
a lab fee associated with this course.
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
ENTR 320
Opportunity Assessment
and Development
This course is about developing the analytical and conceptual skills required
to test the feasibility of a concept for a new venture. A venture feasibility
study involves undertaking activities that may help determine whether one
should go forward with an opportunity. The process of feasibility analysis
involves identifying, evaluating and determining whether to exploit an
opportunity. The creation of a feasibility study is the primary activity of the
class. Feasibility analysis forces students to: undertake a signi?cant amount
of ?eld research; develop and think critically about business concepts;
answer fundamental questions about strategic, marketing, ?nancial,
operational, and human resource issues about business concepts; and then
reach a decision about going forward to start the venture that is proposed.
ENTR 300 Fall
ENTR 450
Entrepreneurial
Organization, Planning and
Implementation
The capstone course of the specialization in entrepreneurship. Students
apply knowledge and experience gained in prior courses to develop and
implement a new venture. Outside entrepreneurs bring real world problems
to class and students participate in ?eld experiences. Emphasis is placed
on creating and continuously enhancing an overall management system to
guide the entrepreneurial venture as it grows.
ENTR 300 and
ENTR 320
Spring
BUSINESS CORE REQUIREMENTS (continued)
Course Course Title Course Description Prerequisite
Semesters
Offered
MGMT 339
Process and Operations
Management
Provides an overview of managing critical resources ef?ciently and
effectively to create physical goods, services and information goods
in manufacturing and service organizations. Topics include operations
strategy, project management, forecasting, location and layout of facilities,
capacity and process planning, upstream and downstream supply chains
and the role of the Internet, operations and environment, matching supply
and demand, scheduling, job design and quality management. Integrated
throughout are considerations of ethics, information systems, people
involved and the domestic and international environment.
Prior or concurrent
enrollment in OPRE 315
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
MKTG 301 Marketing Management
A basic course in the contribution of marketing to the ?rm or organization
that includes decision-making tools for integrating product, price,
distribution, and communication decisions and processes into an
organization competing in a global environment. Students also build skills
in oral and written communication.
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
OPRE 315
Business Application of
Decision Science
A study of managerial decision-making processes using a decision sciences
approach. Topics include linear and integer models and decision analysis
and their application in investment problems, media selection, market
research, product mix, production planning, personnel scheduling and
transportation design, among others. Special emphasis is on understanding
the concepts and computer implementation and interpreting the results to
write management reports.
MATH 111 and
MATH 115
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
MGMT 475 Strategic Management
This capstone course utilizes the case method to study processes, strategy,
change and policy issues arising at the general management level. This
course must be taken in the ?nal semester. (Capstone)
All upper-division core
courses
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
* Summer offerings may vary
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Choose two courses from the following:
Course Course Title Course Description Prerequisite
Semesters
Offered
FIN 430
Entrepreneurial Organization
and Finance
Provides knowledge and training in the area of capital acquisition strategies
and tactics through the life cycle of an entrepreneurial venture. Topics
include start-up and mezzanine ?nancing, initial public offerings, capital
budget, and internal control techniques. Building on the knowledge gained
in other business courses, this course should lead to a better understanding
of the special problems of private equity ?nancing.
FIN 331
Fall and Spring
ENTR 460 Social Enterprise
Successful nonpro?t organizations are consistently challenged to expand
their impact, be socially responsible and ?scally accountable, and ?nd
new sources of revenue. In response, more and more organizations are
discovering innovative ways to generate both ?nancial and social returns
on their investments. Over this semester, students and selected nonpro?ts
will learn about successful ventures and engage in lectures and hands-on
work to determine the feasibility of entrepreneurial ideas, recognize and
overcome ?nancial obstacles, and convert social venture ideas into reality.
ENTR 320 and
ENTR 430
Fall
ENTR 497
Special Topics in
Entrepreneurship
The entrepreneurship faculty, from time to time, offer an opportunity to
integrate new material into the undergraduate program re?ecting changes in
the ?eld and in the educational needs of students.
ENTR 300
Offered according
to demand
MKTG 430 Personal Selling
Presents the sales principles and skills required by today’s professional
salesperson, with emphasis on both the business-to-consumer and
business-to-business selling environments. Examines current approaches
to a variety of selling challenges including prospecting, the selling process,
closing the sale and post-sale follow up. Presents the principles underlying
the sales process and the practical application of these principles to selling
situations. Studies the role of selling in the total marketing process.
Spring
MKTG 440 Product Management
Examines methods of creating new ideas, developing product prototypes,
modifying existing products, evaluating market response, and
commercializing and launching new products and services. Competitive and
global changes and technological, social, legal, economic and related issues
are considered in the assessment of market potential, corporate resource
needs and eventual success.
MKTG 301
Fall
COSC 405
The Business of Game
Development
Examines the past, present and future of the video game industry, with
an emphasis on business organizations and practices that have evolved
along with the medium. Particular attention is given to opportunities and
requirements for new ventures in games and other areas of interactive
design. Laboratory fee required.
Offered by the
College of Arts &
Sciences
* Summer offerings may vary
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Internships allow you to apply your education to real-world practice in your chosen ?eld. They are typically part-time positions in which
you work at least 120 hours over the course of a semester. As an intern you will gain valuable experience, have the opportunity to obtain
academic credit, and may even get paid. The internship should be related to your academic and career interests.
An internship can provide:
• practical and meaningful work experience;
• speci?c preparation for employment in a ?eld of your choice;
• increased marketability to future employers;
• enhanced professional network;
• possible full-time employment in that organization;
• credit towards degree requirements.
Consider an Internship to Enhance Your Résumé
Pursue a Minor
Minors are typically 15 to 21 credit hours and allow you to expand your skills and knowledge through concentrated study in an area outside
of your major. To declare a minor, you must:
• have already declared a major (or declare both a major and a minor at the same time);
• have completed at least 24 credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0-2.5, depending
on the minor;
• obtain the approval of your academic adviser.
For more information including a list of available minors and requirements, please visit the following Web site:
www.ubalt.edu/minors.
For more information, including a list of faculty internship advisers, forms required to receive academic credit, and details on how to get
started, please visit the following Web site: www.ubalt.edu/merrickinternships. Consult your program checklist or your academic adviser
to determine how to integrate the internship course into your program.
Apply to the Business Honors Program
The Merrick School of Business offers a Business Honors Program designed to produce leaders in business. Business Honors students
have the opportunity for an enriched curriculum, small class sizes, and exceptional internship opportunities. Students interact closely
with faculty and alumni in informal settings and have the opportunity to visit employer sites on special Honors Program ?eld trips. Honors
students are also encouraged to participate in the accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s option. For more information including entry and
program requirements, visit the following Web site: www.ubalt.edu/honors.
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During on this detailed illustration around entrepreneurship specialization.
1
GUIDE TO GRADUATION
B.S. in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
www.ubalt.edu/entrepreneurship
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
SPECIALIZATION
Effective Fall 2014
2
The Merrick School of Business is committed to providing the
guidance and support you need to complete your program in a timely
manner. This Guide to Graduation provides the in-depth information
necessary to assist you in planning your undergraduate academic career.
It contains a complete checklist of required courses and a suggested
plan of study, as well as detailed course information, including course
prerequisites and projected course offerings.
While this information will be helpful to you, you should also contact
the Merrick Advising Center. The advisers are there to assist you in
planning your program plan of study and to answer any questions that
you may have. Advisers are available during the day and the evening.
Students in the online programs and who do not have access to the
campus will be advised electronically. All new students are required
to meet with an adviser prior to registering for their ?rst semester to
receive a personalized program plan of study.
Although your academic adviser will assist you in planning your program,
it is ultimately your responsibility to complete the degree requirements
and acquaint yourself with the University’s academic policies.
Merrick School of Business Code of Conduct
The Merrick School of Business offers a student-centered education, in
which degree candidates must take primary responsibility for their own
learning. Our faculty promotes high academic standards that enable
engaged and curious students from diverse backgrounds to maximize
their chances of career success. In a global economy that is increasingly
uncertain, a School of Business degree stands for a commitment
to lifelong learning, rigorous thinking, and professional, ethical and
civil behavior. These attributes are valued by employers, customers,
investors, and other stakeholders in the local, national, and global
marketplaces. For the complete Merrick School of Business Code of
Conduct please visit: www.ubalt.edu/merrickconduct. Also visit www.
ubalt.edu/campus-life/student-handbook to review the University’s
Academic Integrity Policy.
CONTACT INFO:
Merrick Advising Center
Business Center Room 142
410.837.4944
www.ubalt.edu/merrickadvising
Jackie Lewis
Senior Academic Adviser
[email protected]
Michael Swaby-Rowe
Academic Adviser
[email protected]
Dawn Taylor
Academic Adviser
[email protected]
Of?ce of Records and
Registration
www.ubalt.edu/records
Of?ce of Financial Aid
www.ubalt.edu/?nancialaid
Bursar’s Of?ce
www.ubalt.edu/bursar
Achievement and
Learning Center
www.ubalt.edu/alc
Career Center
www.ubalt.edu/careercenter
Call to schedule your advising
appointment today!
3
PROGRAM CHECKLIST Effective Fall 2014
B.S. in Business Administration-Entrepreneurship Specialization
Name: Student ID Number: Semester:
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS UB COURSE CREDITS TRANSFERRED. UB
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (34-37 CREDITS)
First-Year Seminar: Intro to Univ. Learning [PPS](only for UB freshmen) IDIS 101 3
Arts [GIK/HAT] 3
English Composition [COM] 3
English [GIK/HAT] 3
History or Philosophy [GIK/HAT] 3
Natural Science 1 [QQT] 3
Natural Science 2 (with lab) [QQT] 4
Social Science 1 (other than ECON) [GIK] 3
Sophomore Seminar [CTE]/Info Literacy
2
UNIV 203/INFO 110 6
Ethical Issues in Business and Society [CTE] IDIS 302 3
Advanced Expository Writing(by 2nd semester) [COM] WRIT 300 3
BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS
LOWER-DIVISION BUSINESS CORE (24 Credits)
Introduction to Financial Accounting ACCT 201 3
Introduction to Managerial Accounting ACCT 202 3
Business Law I BULA 151 3
Oral Communications [COM] CMAT 201/303 3
The Economic Way of Thinking [QQT] ECON 200 3
College Algebra [QQT] MATH 111 3
Introductory Statistics [QQT/PPS] MATH 115 3
Statistical Data Analysis OPRE 202 3
UPPER-DIVISION BUSINESS CORE (31 Credits)
Managerial Economics ECON 305 3
Financial Management FIN 331 3
Management Information Systems [CTE] INSS 300 3
Management & Organizational Behavior MGMT 301 3
Global Business Environment MGMT 302 3
Human Resource Management MGMT 315 3
Personal & Professional Skill for Business
2
MGMT 330 1
Process & Operations Management MGMT 339 3
Marketing Management MKTG 301 3
Business Application of Decision Science OPRE 315 3
Strategic Management (Capstone taken in ?nal semester) MGMT 475 3
ENTREPRENEURSHIP REQUIREMENTS (15 credits)
The Entrepreneurial Experience ENTR 300 3
Opportunity Assessment & Development ENTR 320 3
Entrepreneurial Org., Planning & Implementation ENTR 450 3
Approved ENTR Elective (See Guide to Graduation) 3
Approved ENTR Elective (See Guide to Graduation) 3
Number of electives required to meet 120 credits _____________
Total Transfer Credits: ____ Total Credits Required: ____ Total Credits Earned: ____ Minimum of 120 credits
1. Please refer to the UB General Education Requirements sheet for a complete list of general education course options.
2. Students transferring with less than 45 credits are required to take UNIV 203, which must be taken concurrently with INFO 110. Students who take UNIV 203 are not required to take MGMT 330. Students transferring with more than 45 credits satisfy this requirement with INSS 300 and are
therefore not required to take UNIV 203 or INFO 110.
4
GUIDE TO GRADUATION
B.S. in Business Administration-Entrepreneurship Specialization
Below is an example plan of study for the B.S. in Business Administration program with an Entrepreneurship specialization. This is meant to
act as a guide, but need not be followed in the same order for every student. Part-time students and those students transferring in credits
from another university or college will need to adjust their plan accordingly. This plan does not account for courses taken during summer
sessions. Students should consult with their adviser each semester prior to registration.
FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
IDIS 101 Applied Learning & Study Skills
DVMA or MATH 111 College Algebra
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
CMAT 201 Communicating Effectively
WRIT 101 College Composition
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
ACCT 201 Intro to Financial Accounting
BULA 151 Business Law
INFO 110 Intro to Information Literacy
MATH 115 Introductory Statistics
UNIV 203 Sophomore Seminar
ACCT 202 Intro to Managerial Accounting
ECON 200 Economic Way of Thinking
OPRE 202 Statistical Data Analysis
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
ENTR 300 The Entrepreneurial Experience
MKTG 300 Marketing Management
MGMT 315 Human Resource Management
MGMT 330 Personal & Professional Skills for Business
WRIT 300 Advanced Expository Writing
FIN 331 Financial Management
MGMT 301 Management and Organizational Behavior
MGMT 302 Global Business Environment
OPRE 315 Business Apps. of Decision Science
Entrepreneurship Elective
ECON 305 Managerial Economics
ENTR 320 Opportunity Assessment & Development
INSS 300 Management Information Systems
MGMT 339 Process & Operations Management
Entrepreneurship Elective
ENTR 450 Entrepreneurial Org., Planning & Implemen.
IDIS 302 Ethical Issues in Business & Society
MGMT 475 Strategic Management (Capstone)
Elective
Elective
*Be sure to apply for graduation.
Freshmen
Junior
Senior*
Sophomore
Important Student Information:
• Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
• Earn a minimum grade of “C” in all lower- and upper-division business core and specialization requirements (including business
elective requirements).
• Earn a minimum grade of “C-” in all lower-level general education requirements taken at UB and a minimum grade of C (2.0) in all
upper-level general education requirements.
• Students are limited to three attempts to successfully complete all lower- and upper-division business core and specialization
requirements.
• Apply up to 60 credits of community college work or up to 90 credits of four-year college or university work
toward degree requirements, unless an articulation agreement stipulates otherwise.
• Complete at least 30 credits at the University of Baltimore.
• PLACEMENT TESTING is required for MATH 111 College Algebra and WRIT 300 Advanced Expository Writing.
For complete information visit the following Web site: www.ubalt.edu/placement.
• Please check the current catalog for all courses that satisfy general education requirements
• The last 30 credit hours of your program must be taken at UB. To take courses outside UB toward your program, you must obtain
approval from your academic adviser.
Note: The provisions of this fact sheet are not to be regarded as a contract between the student and the University of Baltimore. The Merrick School reserves
the right to change courses, schedules, calendars, and any other provisions or requirements. Students are responsible for the selection of courses,
completion of degree requirements, and acquainting themselves with academic policies.
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PREREQUISITE COURSES
Course Course Title Course Description Prerequisite
Semesters
Offered
ACCT 201
Introduction to Financial
Accounting
A comprehensive study of basic ?nancial accounting processes applicable
to a service, merchandising and manufacturing business. An analysis of
transactions, journalizing, posting, preparation of working papers and
?nancial statements.
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
ACCT 202
Introduction to
Managerial Accounting
An introductory study of managerial accounting processes including job
order costing, process costing, cost-volume-pro?t analysis, standard costs,
activity-based costing, cost analysis, budgeting and managerial decision
making.
ACCT 201 or equivalent
with a minimum grade
of C
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
BULA 151 Business Law
A basic study of the judicial system, contracts, agency, fraud, sale of
personal property, warranties, transfer of title and legal remedies.
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
CMAT 201
Communicating
Effecively
Introduction to oral communication: interpersonal, small group and public
speaking. Emphasis on accurately transmitting information, using effective
strategies for informing and persuading, using effective communication
techniques to work with others, and feeling at ease in front of an audience.
Fall and Spring
CMAT 303
Oral Communication in
Business
Extensive practice in presentational speaking, brie?ng techniques, the
mechanics and dynamics of group meetings and the development of
interviewing, critical listening and interpersonal communication skills.
Laboratory fee required. Note: If students have already completed CMAT
201, they don’t need to complete CMAT 303.
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
ECON 200
The Economic Way of
Thinking
An economist sees the world in a unique way and is able to provide a
different perspective on many issues. This course presents the “economic
way of thinking” with an emphasis on being able to make effective decisions
in a wide variety of economic and business situations. In addition, the
“economic way of thinking” is used to understand the impact of business
and government policies and actions on our daily lives.
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
MATH 111 College Algebra
Provides students with more advanced skills required for high-level
applications of mathematics. Negative and rational exponents; functions,
their properties and operations including inverse functions; linear, quadratic,
polynomial, rational, absolute value, exponential and logarithmic functions
are explored. Students develop graphical and algebraic skills and study
applications of concepts.
Adequate placement
test score or successful
completion of DVMA 95:
Intermediate Algebra
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
MATh 115 Introductory statistics
An overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. Statistics is inherently
applied; the course emphasizes solutions to problems in a variety of applied
settings. Measures of location and variability, probability distributions,
correlation and regression, sampling and sampling distributions, hypothesis
testing and estimation with con?dence intervals for means and proportions
are explored.
Adequate score on
placement test or
successful
completion of MATH
111 or its equivalent or
successful completion of
DVMA 95: Intermediate
Algebra.
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
OPRE 202 Statistical Data Analysis
A second course in the statistical analysis of data related to business
activities with emphasis on applications in various functional areas including
accounting, ?nance, management, marketing and operations management,
among others. Topics include estimation, hypothesis testing, contingency
tables and chi-square test, analysis of variance and covariance, simple
and multiple regression analysis and correlation analysis. Computer
implementation using Excel-based statistical data analysis or other
relevant software and interpretation of results for business applications are
emphasized.
MATH 115 and basic
computer skills
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
* Summer offerings may vary
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BUSINESS CORE REQUIREMENTS
Course Course Title Course Description Prerequisite
Semesters
Offered
ECON 305 Managerial Economics
Managers and business professionals need the wide variety of tools
provided by economic theory to deal with the many complex issues facing
organizations in today’s competitive global markets. This course focuses on
the economic forces affecting the process of organizing economic activity.
The primary tools of analysis are imperfect information, transaction costs
and the voluntary pursuit of ef?ciency.
ACCT 202, ECON 200
or 3 hours of micro- or
macroeconomics, and
OPRE 202
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
FIN 331 Financial Management
An overview and understanding of fundamental principles of ?nancial
decision making and their application to internal and external problem
solving by the business enterprise. Topics include ?nancial statement
analysis and forecasting, time value of money and security valuation,
corporate capital budgeting, cost of capital and capital structure. Thematic
coverage encompasses the traditional, international and ethical dimensions
of ?nancial decision making.
ACCT 201, ECON 200
or 3 hours of micro- or
macroeconomics, and
MATH 115
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
INSS 300
Management Information
Systems
Provides a fundamental knowledge of information systems and technology
(IS&T) issues from the perspective of business professionals. This
includes information technology concepts and vocabulary, as well as
insights into IS&T applications in business organizations. Topics include
searching and extracting information to solve business problems; the
role of organizational context in IS&T effectiveness; the economic, social,
legal and ethical impacts of IS&T; the systems life cycle approach; and key
technologies such as the Internet, networking and database management
systems.
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
MGMT 301
Management and
Organizational Behavior
An exploration into the functions of management, management history,
individual behavior, interpersonal relationships in organizations, the nature of
work, values and ethics, motivation and morale, teamwork, communication
and group dynamics, leadership and supervision, and organizational structure
and culture. Course coverage includes global perspectives and signi?cant
research from the behavioral sciences.
WRIT 300
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
MGMT 302
Global Business
Environment
Enhances students’ abilities to operate successfully in today’s multicultural,
global environment. Students will gain a theoretical basis for understanding
key aspects of the global business environment, as applied to small
companies, multinational corporations, multilateral institutions and
nongovernmental organizations. Students will explore the impact of
globalization at home and abroad. Course modules aim to broaden
students’ understanding of similarities and differences among national
political economies, legal systems and sociocultural environments including
world religions, business ethics and social responsibility. Students will
survey business functions as they are applied to expand and manage
international operations.
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
MGMT 315
Human Resource
Management
An exploration of competence areas necessary for effectively dealing with
people in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on practical application of
knowledge gained in the areas of human resource planning, job analysis,
selection, training, compensation and safety/health administration. An
overview of labor management relations is provided. Course coverage
includes diversity, ethics, communication and international considerations.
CMAT 201 or
CMAT 303
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
MGMT 330
Personal and Professional
Skills for Business
Provides students with the skills necessary to advance their career
development. Strategies and practices that allow the student to successfully
interface with potential employers are explored and applied. Course modules
include business etiquette and professional behavior; appropriate use of
workplace communication techniques; written business communications; and
showcasing career building talents and skills within an organizational context.
There is a lab fee associated with this course.
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
* Summer offerings may vary
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP REQUIRED COURSES
Course Course Title Course Description Prerequisite
Semesters
Offered
ENTR 300
The Entrepreneurial
Experience
The entrepreneurial process considered as a paradigm, tracing the process
and highlighting its practical applications. Special emphasis on the creation
and initial growth phases of new ventures, with discussion of related
ethical, international and legal issues. Local entrepreneurs serve as guest
speakers. Open to all students, this course functions as a survey course as
well as the ?rst in the specialization in entrepreneurship sequence. There is
a lab fee associated with this course.
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
ENTR 320
Opportunity Assessment
and Development
This course is about developing the analytical and conceptual skills required
to test the feasibility of a concept for a new venture. A venture feasibility
study involves undertaking activities that may help determine whether one
should go forward with an opportunity. The process of feasibility analysis
involves identifying, evaluating and determining whether to exploit an
opportunity. The creation of a feasibility study is the primary activity of the
class. Feasibility analysis forces students to: undertake a signi?cant amount
of ?eld research; develop and think critically about business concepts;
answer fundamental questions about strategic, marketing, ?nancial,
operational, and human resource issues about business concepts; and then
reach a decision about going forward to start the venture that is proposed.
ENTR 300 Fall
ENTR 450
Entrepreneurial
Organization, Planning and
Implementation
The capstone course of the specialization in entrepreneurship. Students
apply knowledge and experience gained in prior courses to develop and
implement a new venture. Outside entrepreneurs bring real world problems
to class and students participate in ?eld experiences. Emphasis is placed
on creating and continuously enhancing an overall management system to
guide the entrepreneurial venture as it grows.
ENTR 300 and
ENTR 320
Spring
BUSINESS CORE REQUIREMENTS (continued)
Course Course Title Course Description Prerequisite
Semesters
Offered
MGMT 339
Process and Operations
Management
Provides an overview of managing critical resources ef?ciently and
effectively to create physical goods, services and information goods
in manufacturing and service organizations. Topics include operations
strategy, project management, forecasting, location and layout of facilities,
capacity and process planning, upstream and downstream supply chains
and the role of the Internet, operations and environment, matching supply
and demand, scheduling, job design and quality management. Integrated
throughout are considerations of ethics, information systems, people
involved and the domestic and international environment.
Prior or concurrent
enrollment in OPRE 315
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
MKTG 301 Marketing Management
A basic course in the contribution of marketing to the ?rm or organization
that includes decision-making tools for integrating product, price,
distribution, and communication decisions and processes into an
organization competing in a global environment. Students also build skills
in oral and written communication.
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
OPRE 315
Business Application of
Decision Science
A study of managerial decision-making processes using a decision sciences
approach. Topics include linear and integer models and decision analysis
and their application in investment problems, media selection, market
research, product mix, production planning, personnel scheduling and
transportation design, among others. Special emphasis is on understanding
the concepts and computer implementation and interpreting the results to
write management reports.
MATH 111 and
MATH 115
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
MGMT 475 Strategic Management
This capstone course utilizes the case method to study processes, strategy,
change and policy issues arising at the general management level. This
course must be taken in the ?nal semester. (Capstone)
All upper-division core
courses
Fall, Spring and
Summer*
* Summer offerings may vary
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Choose two courses from the following:
Course Course Title Course Description Prerequisite
Semesters
Offered
FIN 430
Entrepreneurial Organization
and Finance
Provides knowledge and training in the area of capital acquisition strategies
and tactics through the life cycle of an entrepreneurial venture. Topics
include start-up and mezzanine ?nancing, initial public offerings, capital
budget, and internal control techniques. Building on the knowledge gained
in other business courses, this course should lead to a better understanding
of the special problems of private equity ?nancing.
FIN 331
Fall and Spring
ENTR 460 Social Enterprise
Successful nonpro?t organizations are consistently challenged to expand
their impact, be socially responsible and ?scally accountable, and ?nd
new sources of revenue. In response, more and more organizations are
discovering innovative ways to generate both ?nancial and social returns
on their investments. Over this semester, students and selected nonpro?ts
will learn about successful ventures and engage in lectures and hands-on
work to determine the feasibility of entrepreneurial ideas, recognize and
overcome ?nancial obstacles, and convert social venture ideas into reality.
ENTR 320 and
ENTR 430
Fall
ENTR 497
Special Topics in
Entrepreneurship
The entrepreneurship faculty, from time to time, offer an opportunity to
integrate new material into the undergraduate program re?ecting changes in
the ?eld and in the educational needs of students.
ENTR 300
Offered according
to demand
MKTG 430 Personal Selling
Presents the sales principles and skills required by today’s professional
salesperson, with emphasis on both the business-to-consumer and
business-to-business selling environments. Examines current approaches
to a variety of selling challenges including prospecting, the selling process,
closing the sale and post-sale follow up. Presents the principles underlying
the sales process and the practical application of these principles to selling
situations. Studies the role of selling in the total marketing process.
Spring
MKTG 440 Product Management
Examines methods of creating new ideas, developing product prototypes,
modifying existing products, evaluating market response, and
commercializing and launching new products and services. Competitive and
global changes and technological, social, legal, economic and related issues
are considered in the assessment of market potential, corporate resource
needs and eventual success.
MKTG 301
Fall
COSC 405
The Business of Game
Development
Examines the past, present and future of the video game industry, with
an emphasis on business organizations and practices that have evolved
along with the medium. Particular attention is given to opportunities and
requirements for new ventures in games and other areas of interactive
design. Laboratory fee required.
Offered by the
College of Arts &
Sciences
* Summer offerings may vary
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Internships allow you to apply your education to real-world practice in your chosen ?eld. They are typically part-time positions in which
you work at least 120 hours over the course of a semester. As an intern you will gain valuable experience, have the opportunity to obtain
academic credit, and may even get paid. The internship should be related to your academic and career interests.
An internship can provide:
• practical and meaningful work experience;
• speci?c preparation for employment in a ?eld of your choice;
• increased marketability to future employers;
• enhanced professional network;
• possible full-time employment in that organization;
• credit towards degree requirements.
Consider an Internship to Enhance Your Résumé
Pursue a Minor
Minors are typically 15 to 21 credit hours and allow you to expand your skills and knowledge through concentrated study in an area outside
of your major. To declare a minor, you must:
• have already declared a major (or declare both a major and a minor at the same time);
• have completed at least 24 credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0-2.5, depending
on the minor;
• obtain the approval of your academic adviser.
For more information including a list of available minors and requirements, please visit the following Web site:
www.ubalt.edu/minors.
For more information, including a list of faculty internship advisers, forms required to receive academic credit, and details on how to get
started, please visit the following Web site: www.ubalt.edu/merrickinternships. Consult your program checklist or your academic adviser
to determine how to integrate the internship course into your program.
Apply to the Business Honors Program
The Merrick School of Business offers a Business Honors Program designed to produce leaders in business. Business Honors students
have the opportunity for an enriched curriculum, small class sizes, and exceptional internship opportunities. Students interact closely
with faculty and alumni in informal settings and have the opportunity to visit employer sites on special Honors Program ?eld trips. Honors
students are also encouraged to participate in the accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s option. For more information including entry and
program requirements, visit the following Web site: www.ubalt.edu/honors.
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